In this captivating conversation, young dentist Sarina Kiani shares her journey from GSK dental rep to working in two of London's most prestigious practices. Her remarkable story is one of resilience, authenticity and quiet confidence.
From knocking on 120 practice doors to secure her first private position to navigating challenges as a newly qualified dentist in high-end clinics, Sarina offers refreshing insights into building a successful career while maintaining mental wellbeing.
Her philosophy of finding joy in small everyday moments and not tying self-worth to professional achievements resonates throughout this honest and engaging discussion about dentistry, personal growth, and the importance of being yourself.
In This Episode
00:01:25 - Introduction to Sarina Kiani
00:01:35 - Landing prestigious jobs at Mehdi's and Rhona's practices
00:04:35 - Working as a dental nurse during COVID
00:07:10 - Journey to becoming a dentist
00:10:40 - Resilience and not taking no for an answer
00:13:50 - Source of resilience - her mother's story
00:19:10 - Identity tied to academic performance
00:23:45 - Quietly confident personality
00:27:20 - Challenges of dental school
00:31:35 - First jobs after graduation
00:43:15 - Getting a job through persistence
00:46:15 - Receptionists as gatekeepers
00:54:50 - Painless injections as practice builder
01:04:00 - Blackbox thinking
01:16:20 - Social media as marketing
01:24:25 - Fantasy dinner party
01:30:05 - Last days and legacy
About Sarina Kiani
Sarina Kiani is a young dentist working in two prestigious London practices - Mehdi's Refreshed Dental in Twickenham and Rhona's Chelsea Dental Clinic. After working as a GSK dental rep, she pursued dentistry at King's College London, demonstrating remarkable persistence through multiple application rejections. With a philosophy centered on authenticity and understanding the human side of patient care, she's quickly established herself as a rising talent in private dentistry.
